Ottawa, IL metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · as of May 2026
What is Ottawa, IL metro area’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Ottawa, IL metro area in its market cycle?
Ottawa, IL metro area is classified as Growing — strengthening, with scores rising over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Ottawa, IL metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $177K | ▲ +7.4% |
| Median Days on Market | 57 days | ▲ +11.8% |
| Months of Supply | 3.7 | ▲ +27.6% |
| Homes for Sale | 440 | ▲ +8.6% |
| Homes Sold | 118 | ▼ -15.1% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $131 | ▲ +1.4% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.6% | ▼ -0.6% |
How has Ottawa, IL metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ottawa, IL metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Ottawa, IL metro area is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 60 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Ottawa, IL metro area?
The median sale price in Ottawa, IL metro area is $177K, having risen 7.4% over the past year.
How affordable is Ottawa, IL metro area?
Ottawa, IL metro area scores 95 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Ottawa, IL metro area's Alpha Score?
Ottawa, IL metro area's strongest dimension is Affordability (95/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (31/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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